Jesse James is to make his reality TV comeback tonight on the Discovery network in the US.

The star - who first gained recognition for his work on West Coast Choppers - will appear on the motorcycle-building special American Choppers Live tonight (December 5) for a two-night run.

James added that he is also looking to rebuild his reputation with the American public after his extramarital affairs led to his divorce from Sandra Bullock last year.

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"For the last five or six years, I don't think people know what the f**k I do," he told the New York Daily News. "They think, oh, he's famous because he married Sandra Bullock. They don't know what my skill set is. Maybe it's about reminding people.

"There's going to people who hate me no matter what I say or do. I can't let those people dictate anything. I just to have focus on the positive and on the stuff I can control, and focus on people who want to see stuff made and some skills.

"There's a more achievable approach than trying to make a difference to f**knuts who watch Oprah or some s**t like that."